The Birdcage (30th Anniversary)
Director: Mike Nichols Run Time: 119 min. Release Year: 1996
Starring: Dan Futterman, Dianne Wiest, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Robin Williams
Featuring a custom introduction from renowned film historian and critic Leonard Maltin, recorded specifically for theatrical audiences, offering insight into the film’s legacy, production, and lasting cultural impact.
Film Details:
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s conservative parents.
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